Thank you to MurphysMagic for sending me an early review copy of REPO. It's a beautiful product, trick, method and piece of magic. What do YOU think of it?
@@jamierayner9777 He's got liquefy which is available everywhere, and then liquid spectrum which is coming out through Ellusionist. I was referring to the fact that you could do something like open with Repo, and then go on to an extended sequence using liquefy and liquid spectrum together. Easy and crazy cool 7-10 min little act right there.
@@jamierayner9777 Liquefy (everywhere) and liquid spectrum (Ellusionist preorder). I'm guessing at least 7 mins worth of material with those and Repo together. Pretty cool.
One question, if you were forced to choose between liquefy and repo, which would you perform, ?that would look more magical, as they both have the same angle issues, thanks.
I would choose Repo because Liquify isn’t an actual routine. It’s just an interesting magical moment. Repo is an actual magic trick and routine though.
Not coins. You could use the gimmick to vanish other small items though. To test whether something is small enough to vanish, hold your thumb up 👍 hold the item (with your other hand) against the back of your thumb and if your thumb covers the object, you can probably vanish it. You could vanish beads, beans, buttons, a small coin or even something like a wireless earbud if your hands are big enough.
I pride myself on being as honest and transparent as possible with everyone. With 20yrs of experience as a magician performing for celebrities, royalty, corporate and private clients, I like to think I know what I’m talking about. Glad you liked the review and hope it helps you make a decision.
Could be mistaken for that, yes. The noise is like the same as a click of two magnets hitting each other. It doesn’t always happen and with practice you can do a lot to prevent it from happening most of the time. There is always a possibility of a loud click though. It’s only a problem in a very quiet performance. With people chatting, cars, music etc…it won’t be a problem.
Only on small stages (in my opinion) like the Magic Castle stage. People need to be within 10ft to properly enjoy it as the chain is very thin and the key is quite small. It could be projected on a screen but I wouldn’t perform it on stage. I probably wouldn’t perform it in parlour either. It’s possible though.
@@EverythingMagicPro99thanks! Here are some other oddly specific couple of questions… 1. could I use a red string instead of a chain (I suspect the answer is no because it’s not magnetic), and 2. could the order of events go: first make a chain/string appear, then make a key appear on the chain, then make the chain disappear and be left with just a key?
Correct, you cannot use string with this method. You can produce chain - produce key - vanish chain though. Why I love this is because you can switch the order of almost any part. Start with the key or chain or nothing. It’s very flexible in the sequence. The method can be used with anything that’s small and magnetic. A magnetic tic-tac or a safety pin and a chain or any kind of dolls house prop like a mini loaf of bread. Creative people will get the most out of Repo.
Scott would you perform this personally with a pattern/ story or would you prefer in silent pantomime type ? For me it looks more artistic if there are no words but more intriguing with a story. What are your thoughts?
I perform it with a story. For me storytelling is more important than the tricks themselves. The performance on my events social media was to music and so added a voiceover though. Words can add so much power to our magic.
Great review, you did mention it’s a gimmick that might not break easily but in general, can the gimmick be carried in a wallet as an edc without breaking? Most of the tricks I carry are either in my wallet or on my keys as a hobbyist so would it work out?
Yes, it’s easily portable. The “gimmick” is quite small at 1-2cm. I think you could carry it in your wallet or attached to your keys without much worry of it breaking. Everything in Repo is magnetic, so if you have a magnetic closure key holder you could simply attach it to that or pop the tyvek envelope (included) in your wallet with the gimmick, chain and key.
The reasons for it not being an EDC are: - the tights angles - possibilities of noise - possibility of gimmick falling off if hands are too wet/sweaty It’s a great trick but I’d rather carry something I can use any time anywhere over something I can only use in very specific situations.
@ I can understand but for me personally for one on one magic except for noise no other problems ig, one last doubt, does this have anything to do with skin tone like tt? Just to understand if it camouflages good with my skin tone
@vengeanceXO yes, it has a skin tone to it. It shouldn’t matter as if they see the skin tone gimmick they’ll see the key/chain but the gimmick is a lighter skin colour. If you have darker skin you can easily paint it or even use a marker pen to match it to your skin.
Thanks for an incredibly thorough and honest review. I ordered this sight unsees, trusting Tobias' track record. I looks like another winner, and one I will use a lot!
To me, the method sticks out like a sore thumb (pun intended). I perform mainly surrounded, so right off the bat, this trick is not a good fit for me. That being said & done, there are a few magical moments with this effect.
Great review. In trailers and demos when he puts the key back on it looks like a smaller key. Is that true? It looked obvious but I hope I’m wrong. I just don’t know what the spec sees. Thanks!
I just saw Craig Petty perform this gem on his channel and am hooked. However, I would like to know about the 'get ready' and angle situation. In his performance he sits at the table showing his one hand empty the whole time until the chain drops off of it. However, the hand position is very unnatural to me. So I am worried that whether I need to get out of the spectator's sight first (for my 'get ready') and go back to that person in some sort of awkward hand position when I perform it in the real world. That information is holding me back from purchasing it. Thanks!
There are setups taught on the instructions where you get ready in front of your audience, like using the red envelope included. The hand position can be a bit unnatural but that just comes down to practice. As with any trick, you get put what you put in to it. Watch Tobias’ performances and look at his hand positions. Looks quite natural to me.
For Strolling forget it ! Only good for social media If your a worker how you goin to use this ? Not for me but I am sure others will enjoy it ! Thanks for the great review you saved me some money !
Yes, it’s not much of a workers effect. Special in certain situations but not great in walkaround scenarios. Very fun concept to learn and practice though.
Exactly. It also depends on where you perform it. In some places it’s very easy to perform. In terms of difficulty I think it is quite easy to perform. There is no difficult sleight of hand. The gimmick does almost everything for you.
Hi scott , many thanks for amazing review,I love that your totally honest, I already have liquefy, where you have to be directly in front of spectators , I don't think I want another angle issue to worry about, I'll think this through, thanks.
Most welcome. Take your time to consider a purchase. Although it’s a great effect, £50 is a lot of money when you won’t be able to perform everywhere and anywhere. What is taught on the instructions is well worth £50 though, even with the limitations on angles.
Your are wrong about the angles. Keeping your hand over the dirty work when linking the key back on the chain in the spectators hand eliminates the angles.
I entertain at events in the real world where people are walking around and at all angles. It also depends of how thick one’s hands are as to how good the angles are. It will look quite awkward if you just hold your hand over the dirty work. At some point that hand needs to move. But yeah, sure, I’m wrong. 👍
From your perspective the most a person can get away with in the real world (in my opinion) is 90 degrees but 45 degrees or less is preferred. With audience at 90 degrees it’s still possible to easily flash. Repo works best for small groups of people or to someone directly. The Ad copy says “perfect for close-up, but can even translate to parlor or stage” - I think Pinocchio wrote that 🤥 Only if it’s projected on a big screen but that would make every close-up trick a parkour/stage effect 😂
It's junk. It's obvious the key is just sticking to the chain. Unless you're doing it from 10 feet away, and you quickly show the key, it's not going to fool anyone.
I agree with you. It looks like there's a chain attached to one side of the key. I'm a little worried as a close-up magician, but.. I think we can move on as if the key is stuck on the line for sure.
Love Tobias, but realistically, if you are professional magician doing walkaround or table magic you need material that is virtually angle proof. You never know who is watching and from where. If someone you didn't know was watching sees something there is a good chance they will ruin if for the group watching. Drunken wedding guests are the worst for that type of thing.
Yes, this is not a “worker”. It could be performed at a wedding or event but not easily or frequently. That’s why I say it’s not an EDC for me. It’s a really interesting trick to learn and is very magical in the right situations, but not realistic as a worker.
You can see the gimmick when he is looking at the box... As a sharp eyed magician, I suspected that is how this gimmick may look. Seeing it verified my theory.
I also thought it odd that the front of the boxes don’t have creators names on. If they continue down this route it would be nice to add some colour to the boxes instead of all clinical white.
@pasteboard5269 I actually didn’t think about the packaging. Although the key looks nothing like the actual key, the actual key is shown in all of the footage and trailers. It’s obvious (to me) the kind of key people will receive. I do disagree with you about it being practical though. It IS practical if performed in the right situations. In a cafe, at a dinner table, in a bar (to a group of 2 or 3)…I think it’s practical and really magical. It’s just whether the right conditions for the trick suit people’s performance space.
@@EverythingMagicPro99 I agree the trailers make it obvious I just wonder why they do such things maybe just a marketing ploy. Fair enough about the practicality I just mean in terms of it's scope perfomance wise. I do agree it's a magical effect though, he is very clever.
It depends what you consider practical. Tobias performs his creations at conventions and other real life situations. They just tend to require a lot of practice and effort than tricks that are considerably easier. Most of his tricks are difficult to perform, but I wouldn’t necessarily say they are not practical effects.
@ on the real though those angle issues just seem too much on con side of things. Thought there would be but thought murphys wouldn’t omit that now would they? Smilesotheylikeyou
Yes, the angles can be quite limiting to performance situations. In the trailer you see all the performances have no one on the sides or behind. For most of the routines that’s realistic angles.
Thank you to MurphysMagic for sending me an early review copy of REPO. It's a beautiful product, trick, method and piece of magic.
What do YOU think of it?
Man Tobias has been killing it. He released a whole close up set this year without cards or coins
Everything he’s released is a masterclass in creative thinking. He’s very talented.
Has he? What's the set called please? I've already ordered repo 😅
@@jamierayner9777 He's got liquefy which is available everywhere, and then liquid spectrum which is coming out through Ellusionist. I was referring to the fact that you could do something like open with Repo, and then go on to an extended sequence using liquefy and liquid spectrum together. Easy and crazy cool 7-10 min little act right there.
@@jamierayner9777 Liquefy (everywhere) and liquid spectrum (Ellusionist preorder). I'm guessing at least 7 mins worth of material with those and Repo together. Pretty cool.
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Thank you Scott. Excellent review. Your attention to details and extra info depending on the nature of the product really make a difference.
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What about dexterity of hand
One question, if you were forced to choose between liquefy and repo, which would you perform, ?that would look more magical, as they both have the same angle issues, thanks.
I would choose Repo because Liquify isn’t an actual routine. It’s just an interesting magical moment.
Repo is an actual magic trick and routine though.
Thank you for the review! I think it's the fastest review in the world
A first class review. So comprehensive and unbiased. I have ordered it after watching the review and will watch my angles very carefully. Well done.
Glad to have offered you the information needed to make a purchase 🙌
Could you use whatever thr secret gimmick is to vanish other things like coins or other small objects, or does it only work with this trick?
Not coins. You could use the gimmick to vanish other small items though.
To test whether something is small enough to vanish, hold your thumb up 👍 hold the item (with your other hand) against the back of your thumb and if your thumb covers the object, you can probably vanish it.
You could vanish beads, beans, buttons, a small coin or even something like a wireless earbud if your hands are big enough.
Is there any clothing restrictions
No clothing requirements.
Thank you Scott. I have watched a few reviews on this product and while I've not bought it (yet), your review seems to be the most honest.
I pride myself on being as honest and transparent as possible with everyone. With 20yrs of experience as a magician performing for celebrities, royalty, corporate and private clients, I like to think I know what I’m talking about.
Glad you liked the review and hope it helps you make a decision.
Good review! One complaint i don't quite understand though is the noise; surely it just sounds like the key is rubbing against the chain, no?
Could be mistaken for that, yes. The noise is like the same as a click of two magnets hitting each other. It doesn’t always happen and with practice you can do a lot to prevent it from happening most of the time.
There is always a possibility of a loud click though. It’s only a problem in a very quiet performance. With people chatting, cars, music etc…it won’t be a problem.
Easier or harder than liquify????
Easier than Liquify.
@@EverythingMagicPro99nail doesn’t stick made one with bandaid
Thanks for the review. Would this work for a stand up/parlour setting?
Only on small stages (in my opinion) like the Magic Castle stage.
People need to be within 10ft to properly enjoy it as the chain is very thin and the key is quite small.
It could be projected on a screen but I wouldn’t perform it on stage. I probably wouldn’t perform it in parlour either. It’s possible though.
Can the key be a functional one that I use in another routine?
Yes, as long as it’s magnetic. The size of the key is very important though. It can’t be too big.
@@EverythingMagicPro99thanks! Here are some other oddly specific couple of questions… 1. could I use a red string instead of a chain (I suspect the answer is no because it’s not magnetic), and 2. could the order of events go: first make a chain/string appear, then make a key appear on the chain, then make the chain disappear and be left with just a key?
Correct, you cannot use string with this method.
You can produce chain - produce key - vanish chain though.
Why I love this is because you can switch the order of almost any part. Start with the key or chain or nothing.
It’s very flexible in the sequence.
The method can be used with anything that’s small and magnetic. A magnetic tic-tac or a safety pin and a chain or any kind of dolls house prop like a mini loaf of bread.
Creative people will get the most out of Repo.
Scott would you perform this personally with a pattern/ story or would you prefer in silent pantomime type ? For me it looks more artistic if there are no words but more intriguing with a story. What are your thoughts?
I perform it with a story. For me storytelling is more important than the tricks themselves. The performance on my events social media was to music and so added a voiceover though.
Words can add so much power to our magic.
Great review, you did mention it’s a gimmick that might not break easily but in general, can the gimmick be carried in a wallet as an edc without breaking? Most of the tricks I carry are either in my wallet or on my keys as a hobbyist so would it work out?
Yes, it’s easily portable. The “gimmick” is quite small at 1-2cm.
I think you could carry it in your wallet or attached to your keys without much worry of it breaking.
Everything in Repo is magnetic, so if you have a magnetic closure key holder you could simply attach it to that or pop the tyvek envelope (included) in your wallet with the gimmick, chain and key.
@ thanks for telling! What particularly is the reason it’s not your edc tho? Is it just angles or any other factor too
The reasons for it not being an EDC are:
- the tights angles
- possibilities of noise
- possibility of gimmick falling off if hands are too wet/sweaty
It’s a great trick but I’d rather carry something I can use any time anywhere over something I can only use in very specific situations.
@ I can understand but for me personally for one on one magic except for noise no other problems ig, one last doubt, does this have anything to do with skin tone like tt? Just to understand if it camouflages good with my skin tone
@vengeanceXO yes, it has a skin tone to it. It shouldn’t matter as if they see the skin tone gimmick they’ll see the key/chain but the gimmick is a lighter skin colour.
If you have darker skin you can easily paint it or even use a marker pen to match it to your skin.
An excellent and detailed review makes me eager to give you a subscription before I order it !! 👍😍
Thanks for an incredibly thorough and honest review. I ordered this sight unsees, trusting Tobias' track record. I looks like another winner, and one I will use a lot!
Glad I could help you make an informed decision to buy magic you’ll love. 🤜🤛
Thanks again Sir for another great review. Always so thorough I’ll be purchasing this now.
Happy I could help and provide the information you needed to make an informed purchase 🙏
Does anyone know how much it costs in U.S. dollars?
$59.95 give or take a dollar or two.
@@EverythingMagicPro99 thanks so much! I appreciate this channel so much
Already a great review about this great product 💪
To me, the method sticks out like a sore thumb (pun intended). I perform mainly surrounded, so right off the bat, this trick is not a good fit for me. That being said & done, there are a few magical moments with this effect.
Everything sticks out like a sore thumb when you know how it works.
Great review. In trailers and demos when he puts the key back on it looks like a smaller key. Is that true? It looked obvious but I hope I’m wrong. I just don’t know what the spec sees. Thanks!
All of the keys are exactly the same size. It’s probably just because of the camera; it always adds 10lbs 😄
How im enjoying watching your review. You're no cap one of the best magic reviewer that I've seen
No 🧢
Excellent review, very concise 👏🏼
Thank you 🙏
I just saw Craig Petty perform this gem on his channel and am hooked. However, I would like to know about the 'get ready' and angle situation. In his performance he sits at the table showing his one hand empty the whole time until the chain drops off of it. However, the hand position is very unnatural to me. So I am worried that whether I need to get out of the spectator's sight first (for my 'get ready') and go back to that person in some sort of awkward hand position when I perform it in the real world. That information is holding me back from purchasing it. Thanks!
There are setups taught on the instructions where you get ready in front of your audience, like using the red envelope included.
The hand position can be a bit unnatural but that just comes down to practice. As with any trick, you get put what you put in to it.
Watch Tobias’ performances and look at his hand positions. Looks quite natural to me.
@@EverythingMagicPro99 I did also compare before I wrote it but you hinting to the envelope gives me peace of mind. Just ordered a few minutes ago :)
I hope you enjoy it 🙌 There’s so much to love about Repo.
Murphy’s magic said that Angelo Carbones effect, On Edge was beginner lever. Absolute BS.
Maybe Javier sniffed too many Sharpies that day and marked the wrong tick box?
Beginner still means you have to practise tho
Yes, practice is ALWAYS necessary.
Love Murphy's magic and Tobias.
This looks like a great effect.
That it is.
Is the chain gimmicked in any way? I have a few effects where one of the chains is special making linking both chains very easy
@carlpowers7291 no, neither of the chains you receive are gimmicked.
For Strolling forget it ! Only good for social media If your a worker how you goin to use this ? Not for me but I am sure others will enjoy it ! Thanks for the great review you saved me some money !
Yes, it’s not much of a workers effect. Special in certain situations but not great in walkaround scenarios.
Very fun concept to learn and practice though.
@@EverythingMagicPro99so only social media??
No. There are plenty of videos of people performing this in real life. In fact, it’s better in real life than on social media.
Very clear and well delivered review and so timely!
Thankyou
Most welcome. I hope it was helpful.
Ok, I've made up my mind, this looks so visual, guess your right , worth checking out , cheers
I realize that the difficulty of a trick is very subjective, but where were you rate this as far as difficulty for an experienced magi? Thanks!
Exactly. It also depends on where you perform it. In some places it’s very easy to perform.
In terms of difficulty I think it is quite easy to perform. There is no difficult sleight of hand. The gimmick does almost everything for you.
Fantastic review
Excellent review. Purchased. 👊
Hi scott , many thanks for amazing review,I love that your totally honest, I already have liquefy, where you have to be directly in front of spectators , I don't think I want another angle issue to worry about, I'll think this through, thanks.
Most welcome. Take your time to consider a purchase. Although it’s a great effect, £50 is a lot of money when you won’t be able to perform everywhere and anywhere.
What is taught on the instructions is well worth £50 though, even with the limitations on angles.
Thanks! very helpfull 🙏
Glad to hear you found the review helpful.
Nice
GREAT REVIEW!!!!!!!
Not something that fits me, but Wow this is beautiful, so good.
Your are wrong about the angles. Keeping your hand over the dirty work when linking the key back on the chain in the spectators hand eliminates the angles.
I entertain at events in the real world where people are walking around and at all angles.
It also depends of how thick one’s hands are as to how good the angles are. It will look quite awkward if you just hold your hand over the dirty work. At some point that hand needs to move.
But yeah, sure, I’m wrong. 👍
You say the angles are difficult at "90 degrees or more" but your hands are motioning 45 degrees... Could you clarify please?
From your perspective the most a person can get away with in the real world (in my opinion) is 90 degrees but 45 degrees or less is preferred.
With audience at 90 degrees it’s still possible to easily flash.
Repo works best for small groups of people or to someone directly.
The Ad copy says “perfect for close-up, but can even translate to parlor or stage” - I think Pinocchio wrote that 🤥 Only if it’s projected on a big screen but that would make every close-up trick a parkour/stage effect 😂
@EverythingMagicPro99 , 😎 thank you for the clarity & honesty. Great review as well!
@@EverythingMagicPro99did you see the comments t from vvontobel above?
@@EverythingMagicPro99did you see the comment from vvontobel?
It's junk. It's obvious the key is just sticking to the chain. Unless you're doing it from 10 feet away, and you quickly show the key, it's not going to fool anyone.
I agree with you. It looks like there's a chain attached to one side of the key.
I'm a little worried as a close-up magician, but.. I think we can move on as if the key is stuck on the line for sure.
Love Tobias, but realistically, if you are professional magician doing walkaround or table magic you need material that is virtually angle proof. You never know who is watching and from where. If someone you didn't know was watching sees something there is a good chance they will ruin if for the group watching. Drunken wedding guests are the worst for that type of thing.
Yes, this is not a “worker”. It could be performed at a wedding or event but not easily or frequently. That’s why I say it’s not an EDC for me.
It’s a really interesting trick to learn and is very magical in the right situations, but not realistic as a worker.
Great review!
Thank you. I hope it was helpful. 🙏
Love Tobias….
Tobias provides us with everything to love him and his work 🙌
Hit after hit , im jealous
Aren’t we all 😂 Hard work pays off.
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You can see the gimmick when he is looking at the box...
As a sharp eyed magician, I suspected that is how this gimmick may look. Seeing it verified my theory.
If you’re referring to when I’m looking at the box, the gimmick is never visible in my review. You are mistaken if you think you have seen anything.
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The gimmick isn't visible here?
It’s the pink putty you receive in the package.
Get unleashed by Greg Wilson instead
My thumb is to thin 😂
Then I recommend not purchasing this 😬 The thicker the thumb, the better the angles.
Hate Murphy’s Magic with a passion.
Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
Why?
Why?
As soon as you said I would receive a whole bunch of things, I knew this wasn’t for me.
These new white Murphy's boxes look so lazy. Their giant logo with no creators name is also odd
I also thought it odd that the front of the boxes don’t have creators names on. If they continue down this route it would be nice to add some colour to the boxes instead of all clinical white.
@@EverythingMagicPro99 The image on the packaging is very misleading in terms of the Key also the product details, It's far from practicable.
@pasteboard5269 I actually didn’t think about the packaging. Although the key looks nothing like the actual key, the actual key is shown in all of the footage and trailers. It’s obvious (to me) the kind of key people will receive.
I do disagree with you about it being practical though. It IS practical if performed in the right situations. In a cafe, at a dinner table, in a bar (to a group of 2 or 3)…I think it’s practical and really magical.
It’s just whether the right conditions for the trick suit people’s performance space.
@@EverythingMagicPro99 I agree the trailers make it obvious I just wonder why they do such things maybe just a marketing ploy. Fair enough about the practicality I just mean in terms of it's scope perfomance wise. I do agree it's a magical effect though, he is very clever.
Is the gimmick a new invention or something we might already own?
It’s not a completely new invention but the way it’s used might be completely new.
It’s highly unlikely that anyone will own the gimmick already.
Tobias is very creative magician and I love his concepts but unfortunately his tricks and products are not practical.
It depends what you consider practical. Tobias performs his creations at conventions and other real life situations.
They just tend to require a lot of practice and effort than tricks that are considerably easier.
Most of his tricks are difficult to perform, but I wouldn’t necessarily say they are not practical effects.
Repo blows. No pro will bother outside of a promo reel.
“Stitch” was utter shite
No idea what Stitch is 🤷♂️
@@EverythingMagicPro99 The sawed in half lady like trick but for one finger Murphy's released
Oh. Yes. There’s a reason why I didn’t buy and review that. 👀
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Beginner skill level moves that requires an intermediate performance is what has made me a pro in my self delusions
Smilesotheylikeyou
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@ on the real though those angle issues just seem too much on con side of things. Thought there would be but thought murphys wouldn’t omit that now would they?
Smilesotheylikeyou
Yes, the angles can be quite limiting to performance situations. In the trailer you see all the performances have no one on the sides or behind. For most of the routines that’s realistic angles.